Discovered that the shower gel had leaked all over Dan's rucksack - which we had shared for the weekend. Everything smelt of 'sea fresh'and was gooey! Including our Lonely Planet Vietnam book - good job we're leaving soon - we chucked it. Coffee at City View cafe which is 5th floor and has views all over the city just as the name suggests. Wandered around, bought some Converse boots for a bargain price - Dan excelled once again with his bartering skills...

We set out for the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, which comprises Ho Chi Minh's tomb, house and a museum. We got lost once then bought two packs of batteries for the camera. Neither would even turn the camera on! Batteries in this country are RUBBISH, we must have gone through 4 or 5 packs a week!! Finally found decent ones and went into the museum. What a contrast to Saigon! This was one of the best museums I have ever been to. We had a guide, who we suspec...

Its so cold up here! This city's so confusing, it tested my map reading skills to the limit... So, we got lost about 5 times then went for Bia Hoi to find out bearing. Bia Hoi is draught beer for 2,000 vnd a glass (about 6p), served on the street. Yes, its those plastic stools on the pavement again! Wandered around and had a meal then found our way back to the hotel through the many offers of a lift ("motobike?"), quickly followed by offers of drugs ("...